The Dynamics of Regional Partnership Between the Russian Far East and Vietnam in the 21st Century

This paper analyzes contacts between the Russian Far East and Vietnam in various sectors, highlighting the growth of regional cooperation in several areas in the 21st century. The author points out that the trade and economic relations remain the primary focus of interaction between the Far East and Vietnam. The Far Eastern regions maintained a consistent positive trade balance with Vietnam, despite fluctuations in trade volumes during the 2000s and 2010s. However, the Far Eastern Federal District has significantly lagged behind other Russian regions in the development of trade relations with the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, as evidenced by the sharp decline in the share of the Far East in Russian-Vietnamese trade.